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not [symbol = join?] with the bottom states, there could be no such united action. Yet since four have already seceded and others will probably follow, it is clear that we should consult together. You meet with our brothers Otey, Elliott and Green as you go to and from Sewanee. If you have come to any conclusions as to steps proper to be taken in the approaching emergency let me hear them. See that I have determined in so far as, if N. Carolina should secede to recommend to the clergy to omit the Prayer for Congress, and in regard to that for the President, to pray generally for those in authority over us, without naming him, or [recognising?[ [expressly?] his [cessation?] of authority.

I remain yours tru;y and affectionately

Thomas Atkinson

Bishop Polk

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